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SUMMER SPLASH Water parks bring smiles to patrons of all ages on PAGE 14.
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Golden to take a bite out of parking pickle City exploring need for more downtown spots By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com
Boulder-based Ragged Union kicks off the Golden Music Festival on June 10. The three-day festival took place June 10-12 at Clear Creek History Park and featured 10 bands, a beer garden, face painting, food trucks and arts-and-crafts and service vendors. Photos by Christy Steadman
‘Good vibes and happy people’ Golden bluegrass festival attracts biggest crowd yet
Avery Quinn, 6, of Golden, gets painted up as Elsa from Walt Disney’s “Frozen” by Crystal Pickett at the Golden Music Festival. The festival took place June 10-12 at Clear Creek History Park.
By Christy Steadman csteadman@coloradocommunitymedia.com Hundreds of people braved the weekend heat to enjoy some live bluegrass at the Golden Music Festival at Clear Creek History Park in Golden. In its 20th rendition, the June 1012 turnout was probably the biggest yet, said Nathan Richie, director of Golden History Museums. “The word is out that this is the best little bluegrass festival in Colorado,” he said. Festival continues on Page 5
Parking in Golden is possible, but finding a spot can be a challenge at times. “Sometimes, it takes a while,” said Margaret Vera, a Golden resident since 2005. “The summer is when it gets kind of crazy here.” Vera and her friend Kathy Fisher, a Golden resident since 1998, agree that although they can always find parking downtown, it is a bit of an issue. And they aren’t the only ones who think that: The City of Golden also has noticed that parking in the downtown area has become an issue for residents, employees, business owners, students and visitors. Adequate parking “is a critical function for all cities,” said Steve Glueck, the city’s community and economic development director. To resolve the problem, the city is proposing a new downtown parking management system that would keep all streets posted as two-hour parking and certain lots with three-hour parking as free for downtown visitors. Visitors who need more time would be able to park in designated areas by paying a daily parking fee at a kiosk or via a smart phone app. Downtown employees and residents would be eligible for low- or modest-cost license plate-based parking permits that would allow the user to park all day on streets not posted as two-hour parking, as well as in the city parking structures. The plan is based off a survey the city conducted in the summer and fall of 2015, which showed residents preferred to better manage available parking rather than build more, Glueck said. It would be a “pretty big change,” he said. “City council wants to give it careful consideration.” City to hold public meeting on plan The city will hold an open house on June 23 for residents to share their views. City staff will be available to answer any questions, and maps of the potential Parking continues on Page 7
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